when confronting the shadow cast by Sincaro, Ethan made a subtle discovery.
At the edge of light and darkness...
Someone was stirring chaos.
He vaguely caught sight of a blob-like object throwing a punch at Sincaro amidst the confusion.
Old Xin’s popularity was truly worrisome indeed.
"There’s no turning back now."
A smile suddenly appeared on Xiangwei’s face; amidst extreme fear, she instead saw her true thoughts clearly. More than the destruction of body and soul, she truly minded her decades of hard work being swept into the trash as if it were garbage.
To their master, they were all tools that could be discarded at any time.
She said, "I have a way to make you a candidate."
This was indeed the purpose of her journey. Even after being "reminded" by the master, she had no regrets.
No, perhaps she was the one who truly carried out the master’s will.
Their master encouraged suspicion and challenge. When a ruler was proven to have failed, the master granted them the power to dethrone the failed one; even the chosen ones were not beyond question.
Blind faith is the enemy of wisdom.
Thus, wouldn’t this mean that the master might also err?
If the master is wrong, then why cannot He be corrected?
You cannot present assertions only when the matter doesn’t affect you—this is what Xiangwei believed. She never felt that her faith and judgment were flawed. The "Western Continent Transfer Strategy" was a guideline recognized by all believers, implemented excellently. If it wasn’t for the master’s plans disrupting everything, this should have been their unshakeable achievement.
Then, the answer becomes apparent.
"It is the master’s faith that’s flawed. He is overly obsessed with old grudges of the past and unable to view the transformations of this world with a perspective of wisdom!"
Ethan admitted he was shocked by Xiangwei’s words.
This Xiangwei seemed to be advocating for a religious reform.
Especially after the descent of darkness, her fervent gaze did not waver from fear. She clenched her fists, her body slightly trembling.
Perhaps it was because of excitement.
She requested of Ethan, "Please correct the master!"
If the master insisted on his ways and followed Flor’s footsteps, then... one should follow Sincaro’s tradition, dethrone Him and take His place!
Ethan witnessed the most rebellious scene since arriving in this world.
A follower of Sincaro boldly stepped forward to sharply critique His erroneous strategies, while Sincaro, who prided himself on wisdom, seemed like a feudal ruler attempting to resolve challenges through force.
"But I am not a follower of Sincaro."
However, Ethan had to question Xiangwei’s plans.
As he understood, participants for the festival candidates were recommended by senior believers, and he originally had no intention of participating in the festival.
"As long as you agree, these issues are easily resolved."
Xiangwei said, "Moreover, you could reach deeper spaces, even meet the master’s true form. In return, by becoming a candidate, you can freely enter and exit the temple, and all the knowledge inside will be open to you."
She vaguely deduced Ethan’s purpose for this journey and offered a fair exchange.
"As far as I know, Miss Lindong will also be participating in this festival. If you go together, you can look after each other."
Watching Xiangwei become increasingly enthusiastic, Ethan marveled at her as a true businesswoman, presenting him with numerous enticing offers from a merchant’s perspective.
The knowledge in the temple might allow him to truly understand the existence of the Old Gods. Before this, he had planned to learn from his teacher and sneak in with invisibility potions.
As for exploring the deeper pollution zones, it had long been part of his plan.
He found the situation now somewhat peculiar.
A follower of Sincaro was inviting him.
The invitation involved correcting Sincaro’s thinking, or even replacing Him.
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Lady Xiangwei, is your faith truly pure?